DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 74 Original 2025 Regular Session Mike Johnson
Abstract: Provides a mechanism for a survivor of a covered act to disable the remote access
technology on a motor vehicle.
Proposed law defines "abuser", "covered act", "remote access technology", and "survivor".
Proposed law provides that a motor vehicle manufacturer shall suspend the remote access technology
on a motor vehicle within two days of a complete remote access suspension request.
Proposed law provides the requirements for a complete remote access suspension request.
Proposed law provides that the remote access technology may remain disabled for the duration of
the protective order, temporary restraining order, or judgment granting exclusive use of the motor
vehicle.
Proposed law provides that the motor vehicle manufacturer shall provide secure and remote online
means for the survivor to submit a complete remote access suspension request.
Proposed law provides that a motor vehicle manufacturer shall be subject to a civil fine of ten
thousand dollars per violation, not to exceed a sum of one million dollars. The attorney general may
maintain a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover such fines.
Proposed law establishes a fund where all civil fines levied against a motor vehicle manufacturer in
violation of proposed law are managed by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and
Administration of Criminal Justice. The fund is also composed of monies derived from
appropriations by the legislature.
Proposed law provides that the monies in the fund shall be used exclusively for the Victims of Crime
Act and the Violence Against Women Act.
Proposed law provides that a motor vehicle manufacturer may not require the survivor to pay a fee
or any outstanding fines owed by the abuser or contact the abuser after the survivor submits a
complete remote access suspension request in order to disable the remote access technology.
Proposed law provides that an individual with ownership interest who has been granted a protective
order or temporary restraining order, or any other individual that has been granted exclusive use of
the vehicle by a court of competent jurisdiction shall not be granted the exceptions provided under the prohibition for tracking devices.
(Adds R.S. 14:323(E) and R.S. 46:2191-2195)